Maybe this is just me. I'm almost a year out and 135 pounds gone but I find myself disappointed that I can still eat the sweets. They were my downfall before the surgery and so much talk was about how you can't eat sugar or you will DUMP but I find that I CAN eat the sweets and I HAVE dumped but most of the time I don't. I am disappointed because once I realized that they won't make me sick, I am still tempted. I guess I was hoping the SIGHT of sugary things would make me dump. My other comment, hoping for replies is, does anyone not like chocolate now, when before chocolate was a favorite? Chocolate tastes like DIRT to me now (not that I eat much dirt ...) Just curious. Congrats to everyone, cuz if you are here you have had it done, are considering having it done or are waiting to have it done. I say GO FOR IT! ~ Jan, Iowa

Beth, I agree with some of the other responses that we still have this urge to eat in us. They operated on our tummy, not our brain, etc... Last week I had a HORRIBLE time with Twix bars! I added it up and found out that I ate an additional 1400 calories in twix bars alone last week! This week when I'm sitting at my desk craving a twix bar I grab a baby carrot. Thought right now I'm out of carrots and the vending machine is only 30 feet away! but nope, not going to do it. we will always be struggling with eating choices and our weight. I look at this tool as giving me a fighting chance. now instead of having 170 pounds to lose, I only have 23 pounds to lose until I hit goal. I can SO do 23 pounds, but 170 was too daunting. Hang in there, the old demons are still out there lurking, but be strong and you can overcome them! *hugs* Amy Lap RNY 10/22/03 5'9": 349/203/180???

Hi Beth, Boy isn't that just our nature to want the things that aren't good for us. This always creeps up on me around "that time of the month". I have to say what works best for me is prayer along with as much self control as I can muster. I ask God to keep my mind on the things that are good for me and help me remember where I have come from. Some times my will is stronger than I like and I give in but I soon get back up brush off the dust and keep on truckin'. Keep your chin up and remember all the blessings that have come from WLS that sure is a great motivator. Blessings to you!

Beth, I think we all have that " I want to eat what I want", in us still. The good thing is that we can't eat the way we use to. When I want to eat something that I know isn't good for me, I just take a bite. This usually satisfies me, and I don't have to deprive myself from the foods I love. Then, I exercise to make myself feel better. Sometimes I go for a walk or I swim, or sometimes I just do stretches and dance. Just remember to think positively about what you've achieved, so far. Enjoy who you are, now. Find an activity that you enjoy doing. This will keep your mind off food(at least for a while). I absolutely love my life, now! Take care, and don't be so hard on yourself. Love, Your WL BUDDY, Jane 362/212 P.S. I LOVE spicedrops!!!

I am officially ten months out! This past month I only lost 4 lbs. I can't complain, as I'm only 10 lbs. to goal! I am down 129 lbs. I am losing inches, and just started wearing size 10 in the past couple weeks! I have an initial consult with a plastic surgeon next week. I probably won't be having any reconstructive surgery for quite some time, but I want to start doing my homework! My goal is to be at my goal of 155 by Nov. 12th (my next check up with the surgeon) and also to have my body fat percentage down into the 20's (it's currently 33 on his scale). Ideally I want to reach 155 by my one year anniversary on Oct. 16th! We'll see......it's moving very slow now! Kathy 294/165/155